James Cosmo

Scottish actor (born 1947)
Person human Q733122
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James Cosmo

Summary

James Cosmo is a human[1]. Born in Clydebank[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1948[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], television actor[5], and actor[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 31 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Clydebank[2], James Cosmo…
  • James Cosmo was born on May 24, 1948[3].
  • James Cosmo's father was James Copeland[8].
  • James Cosmo held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • James Cosmo's professions included film actor[4].
  • James Cosmo's professions included television actor[5].
  • James Cosmo's professions included actor[6].
  • James Cosmo was educated at Clydebank High School[10].
  • James Cosmo was educated at Royal Scottish Academy[11].
  • James Cosmo was educated at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[12].
  • James Cosmo received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].
  • James Cosmo is recorded as male[14].
  • James Cosmo's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Cosmo's Commons category is recorded as James Cosmo[16].
  • James Cosmo's family name is recorded as Q16275242[17].
  • James Cosmo's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Cosmo's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • James Cosmo's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Ronald Gordon Copeland'}[20].
  • James Cosmo's start of work period is recorded as 1965[21].
  • James Cosmo's P14470 is recorded as People/James_Cosmo[22].
  • James Cosmo's P14750 is recorded as 0208-1670-621F-C42B-3880[23].

Body

Origins and Family

James Cosmo was born in Clydebank[2]. He was born on May 24, 1948[3]. His father was James Copeland[8].

Education

Educated at Clydebank High School[10], a secondary school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1872[26]; Royal Scottish Academy[11], a national art academy[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1826[29], headquartered in City of Edinburgh[30]; and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[12], a drama school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1946[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[4], television actor[5], and actor[6].

Recognition

James Cosmo received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].

Why It Matters

James Cosmo has Wikipedia articles in 31 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was James Cosmo born?

James Cosmo was born in Clydebank[2].

Who were James Cosmo's parents?

James Cosmo's father was James Copeland[8].

What did James Cosmo do for work?

James Cosmo worked as film actor[4], television actor[5], and actor[6].

Where did James Cosmo go to school?

James Cosmo was educated at Clydebank High School[10], Royal Scottish Academy[11], and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[12].

What awards did James Cosmo receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 31
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  3. 10w ago · Kirilloparma · 2026-07-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14470 → People/James_Cosmo
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  4. 11w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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